Terra Alta, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,992
Population
1,674/sq mi density
$50,035
Median Income
$21,201 per capita
$95,900
Home Value
$173,452 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$50,035 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,900 home value, $744/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Terra Alta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 171.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,588 ft (789 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4443°N, 79.5436°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in |
Terra Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.8").